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(Encyclopedia) shaduf or shadoofshadufboth: shəd&oobreve;fˈ, shäˈd&oobreve;f [key], primitive device used to lift water from a well or stream for irrigation purposes. Essentially the device…Navarino, battle of
(Encyclopedia) Navarino, battle ofNavarino, battle ofnävärēˈnō [key], 1827, naval battle resulting from the intervention of the European powers in the Greek War of Independence from the Ottoman…caliphate
(Encyclopedia) caliphatecaliphatekălˈĭfātˌ, –fĭt [key], the rulership of Islam; caliphcaliphkălˈĭfˌ [key], the spiritual head and temporal ruler of the Islamic state. In principle, Islam is…Genesis: 41
Genesis Chapter 41 1 And it came to pass at the end of two full years, that Pharaoh dreamed: and, behold, he stood by the river. 2 And, behold, there came up out of the river…William Shakespeare: Antony and Cleopatra
The last Pharaoh of Egypt and the dashing Roman general by David Johnson One of the most famous women in history, Cleopatra VII was the brilliant and beautiful last Pharaoh of Egypt.…Tumult in the Middle East: Protests Sweep Through Region
Read biographies of prominent figures in the Middle East, learn about the history of the countries in upheaval, and more by Beth Rowen Col. Muammar al-Qaddafi Anti-government…Jeremiah: 44
Jeremiah Chapter 44 1 The word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the Jews which dwell in the land of Egypt, which dwell at Migdol, and at Tahpanhes, and at Noph, and in the…Exodus: 12
Exodus Chapter 12 1 And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, saying, 2 This month shall be unto you the beginning of months: it shall be the first month of the year to you…Genesis: 47
Genesis Chapter 47 1 Then Joseph came and told Pharaoh, and said, My father and my brethren, and their flocks, and their herds, and all that they have, are come out of the land of…extraterritoriality
(Encyclopedia) extraterritoriality or exterritoriality, privilege of immunity from local law enforcement enjoyed by certain aliens. Although physically present upon the territory of a foreign nation…Trending
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